Molecular characterization and inhibition analysis of the acetylcholinesterase gene from the silkworm maggot, Exorista sorbillans

作者：Lang Guo Jun; Zhang Ming Yan; Li Bao Ling; Yu Lin Lin; Lu Xing Meng; Zhang Chuan Xi^*

来源：BMB Reports, 2010, 43(8): 573-578.

DOI：10.5483/BMBRep.2010.43.8.573

• Acetylcholinesterase sequence
• Exorista sorbillans
• Gene expression
• Inhibition comparison
• Point mutation

Several organophosphorus (OP) insecticides can selectively kill the silkworm maggot, Evaristo sorbillans (Es) (Diptera: Tachinidae), while not obviously affecting the host (Bombyx mori) larvae, but the mechanism is not yet clear. In this study, the cDNA encoding an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) from the field Es was isolated. One point mutation (Gly353Ala) was identified. The Es-353G AChE and Es-353A AChE were expressed in baculovirus-insect cell system, respectively. The inhibition results showed that for eserine and Chlorpyrifos, Es-353A AChE was significantly less sensitive than Es-353G AChE. Meanwhile, comparison of the I(50) values of eserine, dichlorvos, Chlorpyrifos and omethoate of recombinant Es AChEs with its host (Bombyx mori) AChEs indicated that, both Es AChEs are more sensitive than B. mori AChEs. The results give an insight of the mechanism that some OP insecticides can selectively kills Es while without distinct effect on its host, B. mori. [BMB reports 2010; 43(8): 573-578]

• 出版日期2010-8-31
• 单位浙江大学